ARTV490 Dissertation

One of the most important elements of the honours degree and postgraduate diploma,
the Art History dissertation involves writing a research thesis of about 20,000 words
on a subject of the student's own choice, based on primary sources. It can focus on
a study of a particular artist or art work or a more thematic examination. The sources
used may be printed or published - or archival - depending on the topic chosen.

The
dissertation offers a comprehensive training in research skills and methods and requires
you to submit a short thesis based on primary sources that meets professional standards
of argument, documentation, and presentation. The successful completion of one of
these projects is regarded as the principal research qualification for those who may
wish to proceed to MA study or beyond.

Employers seeking evidence of substantial
self-discipline also regard completion of these projects highly.

Timetable

1st Non standard period (9 July 2018 - 19 June 2019)

Location

Dunedin

Teaching method

This paper is taught On Campus

Learning management system

Blackboard

A dissertation of up to 20,000 words on an approved research topic.

One of the most important elements of the honours degree and postgraduate diploma,
the Art History dissertation involves writing a research thesis of about 20,000 words
on a subject of the student's own choice, based on primary sources. It can focus on
a study of a particular artist or art work or a more thematic examination. The sources
used may be printed or published - or archival - depending on the topic chosen.

The
dissertation offers a comprehensive training in research skills and methods and requires
you to submit a short thesis based on primary sources that meets professional standards
of argument, documentation, and presentation. The successful completion of one of
these projects is regarded as the principal research qualification for those who may
wish to proceed to MA study or beyond.

Employers seeking evidence of substantial
self-discipline also regard completion of these projects highly.